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| 101. |
According to the traditional theory of caste system, the Vaishyas come out of the Brahma’s |
| A. | Head |
| B. | Leg |
| C. | Thighs |
| D. | Mouth |
| Answer» C. Thighs | |
| 102. |
The Brahma Samaj was founded in 1820 by – |
| A. | Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| B. | Davendranath Tagore |
| C. | Keshav Chandra Sen |
| D. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Answer» A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy | |
| 103. |
The Arya Samaj was founded by – |
| A. | P Justice Ranade |
| B. | Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| C. | Swami Dayanand Saraswathi |
| D. | Warren Hastings |
| Answer» C. Swami Dayanand Saraswathi | |
| 104. |
The Rama Krishna Mission was started by – |
| A. | G.S. Ghurye |
| B. | Herbert Hope Risley |
| C. | Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa |
| D. | Louis Dumont |
| Answer» C. Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa | |
| 105. |
The Prarthana Samaj was founded by – |
| A. | Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| B. | Justice Ranade |
| C. | S.C Hills |
| D. | Hutton |
| Answer» B. Justice Ranade | |
| 106. |
The Hindu Widows Remarriage Act was passed in the year – |
| A. | 1947 |
| B. | 1876 |
| C. | 1932 |
| D. | 1850 |
| Answer» B. 1876 | |
| 107. |
The Theosophical Society was founded by – |
| A. | Annie Besant |
| B. | Arvind Ghosh |
| C. | Jyotiro Phooley |
| D. | G.S. Ghurye |
| Answer» A. Annie Besant | |
| 108. |
The concept of ‘Sanskritization’ was introduced by – |
| A. | M.N. Srinavas |
| B. | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
| C. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| D. | D.N. Majumdar |
| Answer» A. M.N. Srinavas | |
| 109. |
Mobility within the Caste-System is often associated with – |
| A. | Sanskritization |
| B. | Modernization |
| C. | Development |
| D. | Westernization |
| Answer» A. Sanskritization | |
| 110. |
The Satya Shodhak Samaj was headed by – |
| A. | Jyotirao Phule |
| B. | M.N. Srinivas |
| C. | Ketkar |
| D. | S.C. Dube |
| Answer» A. Jyotirao Phule | |
| 111. |
The Caste Disabilities Removal Act was introduced in the year – |
| A. | 1980 |
| B. | 1982 |
| C. | 1947 |
| D. | 1850 |
| Answer» D. 1850 | |
| 112. |
Which of the following is not associated with changes in caste system – |
| A. | Sanskritization |
| B. | Westernization |
| C. | Westernization |
| D. | Varna and Jati |
| Answer» D. Varna and Jati | |
| 113. |
Varna system which existed during the vedic period was based on – |
| A. | Religion |
| B. | Race |
| C. | Skin colour |
| D. | Occupations and division of labour |
| Answer» D. Occupations and division of labour | |
| 114. |
The Caste system is based on – |
| A. | Kinship |
| B. | Hereditary occupation |
| C. | Educational class |
| D. | Political class |
| Answer» B. Hereditary occupation | |
| 115. |
In the process of Sanskritization, the dominant castes act as – |
| A. | Social group |
| B. | Reference group |
| C. | Caste group |
| D. | Racial group |
| Answer» B. Reference group | |
| 116. |
In the Jajmani System, the high-caste landowning families are known as – |
| A. | Jajman |
| B. | Kamin |
| C. | Lohar |
| D. | The Brahmins |
| Answer» A. Jajman | |
| 117. |
The occupational theory of caste system was established by – |
| A. | Hutton |
| B. | Herbert Hope Risley |
| C. | Nesfield |
| D. | M.N. Srinivas |
| Answer» C. Nesfield | |
| 118. |
In Jajmani system, the servicing people are known as – |
| A. | Jajman |
| B. | Kamins |
| C. | Kshatryas |
| D. | Brahmins |
| Answer» B. Kamins | |
| 119. |
The untouchables are also known as – |
| A. | The Dalits |
| B. | The Superior |
| C. | Brahmins |
| D. | Middle Class |
| Answer» A. The Dalits | |
| 120. |
As per 2011 census, the tribes in India constitutes |
| A. | 15% of the population |
| B. | 11% of the population |
| C. | 8.6 % of the population |
| D. | 10% of the population |
| Answer» C. 8.6 % of the population | |
| 121. |
To which tribe did Mahavira belong? |
| A. | Lichchhavis |
| B. | Shakaya |
| C. | Both of them |
| D. | Neither of them |
| Answer» A. Lichchhavis | |
| 122. |
In which of the following tribes the youngest daughter inherits the property? |
| A. | Khasi |
| B. | Khasa |
| C. | Kuki |
| D. | Apatanis |
| Answer» A. Khasi | |
| 123. |
Which tribe practises non-fraternal polyandry? |
| A. | Kot of Kerala |
| B. | Khasi tribe |
| C. | Toda of Nilgiri |
| D. | Nayars of Malabar |
| Answer» D. Nayars of Malabar | |
| 124. |
Which is not a characteristic of Totem? |
| A. | To be related to members of the Tribe |
| B. | A sense of unity among the Tribal group |
| C. | To protect the social group |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 125. |
Dowry system among the tribes |
| A. | Does not exist |
| B. | Is not common |
| C. | A matter of bargain |
| D. | A well established practice in some tribes |
| Answer» D. A well established practice in some tribes | |
| 126. |
Reservation of seats for SC and Tribes was initially meant for |
| A. | Ten years |
| B. | Twenty years |
| C. | Thirty years |
| D. | Forty years |
| Answer» B. Twenty years | |
| 127. |
‘Potlach’ is a tribal ceremony in which property is |
| A. | Acquired |
| B. | Displayed |
| C. | Destroyed |
| D. | Renunciated |
| Answer» C. Destroyed | |
| 128. |
Which one of the following distinguishes a tribe from a caste? |
| A. | Trace of descent from a common ancestors |
| B. | Observance of rule of endogamy |
| C. | Living in a common territory |
| D. | Living in upcountry region |
| Answer» A. Trace of descent from a common ancestors | |
| 129. |
In tribal life the GHOTUL represents a |
| A. | Youth organisation |
| B. | Traditional leader |
| C. | Form of marriage |
| D. | Regional deity |
| Answer» A. Youth organisation | |
| 130. |
The five fundamental principles (Panchsheel) for the tribal upliftment were presented for the first time by |
| A. | Verrier Elwin |
| B. | N.K. Bose |
| C. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| D. | Jaipal Singh |
| Answer» C. Jawaharlal Nehru | |
| 131. |
The main provision of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with |
| A. | Reservation in government jobs |
| B. | Preservation of tribal lands |
| C. | Autonomy in administration in the tribal areas of north-east India |
| D. | Reservation in educational institutions |
| Answer» C. Autonomy in administration in the tribal areas of north-east India | |
| 132. |
Tribals in a scheduled area demanded special care for the education of their children under their constitutional rights. They demanded such care under |
| A. | Article 21 |
| B. | Article 46 |
| C. | Article 52 |
| D. | Article 73 |
| Answer» B. Article 46 | |
| 133. |
Article 164 of the Constitution of India provides for separate ministers for tribal welfare in |
| A. | Rajasthan, Kerala and Nagaland |
| B. | Orissa, Bihar and Meghalaya |
| C. | Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Orissa |
| Answer» C. Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa | |
| 134. |
Where a tribe or a family claims some sort of association with animal or plant and the same is looked upon with regard and reverence it is called |
| A. | Animism |
| B. | Superstition |
| C. | Totemism |
| D. | Zoolatry |
| Answer» C. Totemism | |
| 135. |
The Article in the Constitution of India which provides for the appointment of a Special officer for the SC and ST by the President of India is |
| A. | Article 164 |
| B. | Article 341 |
| C. | Article 342 |
| D. | Article 338 |
| Answer» D. Article 338 | |
| 136. |
The tribal groups found in Maharashtra are |
| A. | Katkari, Koruku, Maria, Gond |
| B. | Kolam, Koruku, Paura |
| C. | Katkari, Maria, Gond, Rathaw |
| D. | Katkari, Kolam, Maria, Gond |
| Answer» D. Katkari, Kolam, Maria, Gond | |
| 137. |
Which of the following is the special characteristics of the tribes in India? |
| A. | They sue few clothes to cover their bodies |
| B. | They like dancing and drinking |
| C. | They engage in traditional and ancient occupations |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 138. |
Which of the following says that all Indians “were tribally organized?”- |
| A. | Richard Lannoy |
| B. | Imperial Gazetteer |
| C. | Ginsberg |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Richard Lannoy | |
| 139. |
Which of the following is not a tribal movement? |
| A. | Tebhaga movement |
| B. | Chuars movement |
| C. | Bhils movement |
| D. | Kolis movement |
| Answer» D. Kolis movement | |
| 140. |
How many tribes are there in India? |
| A. | 645 |
| B. | 565 |
| C. | 345 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» A. 645 | |
| 141. |
In which year the Forest Right Act was passed? |
| A. | 2000 |
| B. | 2006 |
| C. | 2005 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. 2006 | |
| 142. |
The peninsular region has |
| A. | Bhils |
| B. | Gonds |
| C. | Santhals |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 143. |
Which one of the following is not a tribal zone according to the tribal anthropologists |
| A. | The western zone |
| B. | North eastern tribal zone |
| C. | Middle tribal zone |
| D. | South eastern tribal zone |
| Answer» C. Middle tribal zone | |
| 144. |
A clan is based on |
| A. | A strong “ we feeling” |
| B. | Authority of the head |
| C. | Authority of the eldest female |
| D. | Authority of the eldest male |
| Answer» D. Authority of the eldest male | |
| 145. |
Which of the following tribes is not found in Karnataka? |
| A. | Janu Kuruba |
| B. | Kanga |
| C. | Siddi |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 146. |
Minorities giving up their ancestral customs and adopting the culture of the majority is known as |
| A. | Integration |
| B. | Assimilation |
| C. | Accommodation |
| D. | Socialization |
| Answer» B. Assimilation | |
| 147. |
Which one of the following tribes is matrilineal? |
| A. | Chakesang |
| B. | Jaintia |
| C. | Mizo |
| D. | Kuki |
| Answer» B. Jaintia | |
| 148. |
The Backward Classes Commission of 1953-1955 was headed by |
| A. | U.N. Dhebar |
| B. | Renuka Ray |
| C. | Kaka Kalelkar |
| D. | B. P. Mandal |
| Answer» C. Kaka Kalelkar | |
| 149. |
The tribe may be characterised as |
| A. | Collection of families |
| B. | Common name |
| C. | Same territory |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 150. |
In which state of India resides the maximum number of tribes? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Nagaland |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 151. |
Museums for Tribal Freedom Fighters were set up in how many states? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. 6 | |
| 152. |
Tribes in the India context today are normally referred by the Constitution are :- |
| A. | Scheduled Tribe |
| B. | Scheduled Caste |
| C. | The Gonds |
| D. | The Hill people |
| Answer» A. Scheduled Tribe | |
| 153. |
The Scheduled tribes are identified by Mahatma Gandhi as – |
| A. | The downtrodden |
| B. | The Girijan |
| C. | The Adivasi |
| D. | The The Mundas |
| Answer» B. The Girijan | |
| 154. |
Which is not a characteristic of the tribals? |
| A. | Common territory |
| B. | Collection of families |
| C. | Common ancestor |
| D. | Industrial community |
| Answer» D. Industrial community | |
| 155. |
Which of the following tribal practices has been prohibited by the Indian Penal Code ? |
| A. | Marriage by capture |
| B. | Death ceremony |
| C. | Social gathering |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Marriage by capture | |
| 156. |
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1957 has put forward “The philosophy of NEFA” popularly known as – |
| A. | Panchsheel |
| B. | The Backward Commisssion |
| C. | Sevayam Sevak Sangh |
| D. | Bhil Seva Manda |
| Answer» A. Panchsheel | |
| 157. |
“A person is rich or poor according to the degree in which he can afford to enjoy the necessaries, the conveniences and the amusements of lie”. Who said this? - |
| A. | Gillin and Gillin |
| B. | Adam Smith |
| C. | Goddard |
| D. | G.R.Madan |
| Answer» B. Adam Smith | |
| 158. |
Absolute Poverty is often known as; |
| A. | Subsistence Poverty |
| B. | Relative Poverty |
| C. | Rapid Poverty |
| D. | Standard Poverty |
| Answer» A. Subsistence Poverty | |
| 159. |
What is the percentage of people living below poverty line in Mizoram according to 2011 census? |
| A. | 20.40% |
| B. | 17.35% |
| C. | 30% |
| D. | 33.74% |
| Answer» A. 20.40% | |
| 160. |
Which are the causes of poverty in India? |
| A. | Individual incapacity |
| B. | Economic Factor |
| C. | Social Factor |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 161. |
In which year did the Government of India set up the Planning Commission and started the Five Year Plan? |
| A. | 1951 |
| B. | 1960 |
| C. | 1950 |
| D. | 1955 |
| Answer» C. 1950 | |
| 162. |
The Five Year Plan mainly aimed at: |
| A. | Attaining self reliance in agriculture production |
| B. | Remove unemployment |
| C. | Wiping out poverty |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 163. |
Concept of Absolute Poverty even includes: |
| A. | Basic cultural needs |
| B. | Social needs |
| C. | Economic needs |
| D. | Psychological needs |
| Answer» A. Basic cultural needs | |
| 164. |
The Indian Planning Commission defined ‘poverty line on the basis of nutritional requirements in rural areas per day of : |
| A. | 2400 calories |
| B. | 3000 calories |
| C. | 2600 calories |
| D. | 2800 calories |
| Answer» A. 2400 calories | |
| 165. |
The Indian Planning Commission defined ‘poverty line’ on the basis of nutritional requirement in urban areas per day of: |
| A. | 1500 calories |
| B. | 2000 calories |
| C. | 2100 calories |
| D. | 2400 calories |
| Answer» C. 2100 calories | |
| 166. |
Pradhan Mantri Gramdaya Yojana (PMGY) was launched in the year: |
| A. | 1999 |
| B. | 2002 |
| C. | 2000 |
| D. | 2005 |
| Answer» C. 2000 | |
| 167. |
“Unemployment is a state of worklessness for a man fit and willing to work, that is, it is a condition of voluntary and not voluntary idleness”. Who said this? |
| A. | C.B.Mamoria |
| B. | D’Mello |
| C. | Nava Gopal Das |
| D. | Andre Betielle |
| Answer» A. C.B.Mamoria | |
| 168. |
Agricultural unemployment is caused by - |
| A. | Seasonal nature of agricultural work |
| B. | Decay of cottage industries |
| C. | Sub- division of land holdings |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 169. |
Technological unemployment is caused mainly because of the introduction of : |
| A. | Man power |
| B. | Labour- saving machines |
| C. | Skilled labour |
| D. | Animal power |
| Answer» B. Labour- saving machines | |
| 170. |
Slow growth of industries, competition with foreign industries, unplanned industrialization, defective industrial policies, labour strikes or employer’s lockout etc cause |
| A. | Technological unemployment |
| B. | Cyclical unemployment |
| C. | Educational unemployment |
| D. | Industrial unemployment |
| Answer» D. Industrial unemployment | |
| 171. |
Which state has the lowest percentage of unemployment in India? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Mizoram |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Mumbai |
| Answer» C. Gujarat | |
| 172. |
What is the rate of female unemployment in India according to 2011 census? |
| A. | 7% |
| B. | 6.9 % |
| C. | 8% |
| D. | 11% |
| Answer» B. 6.9 % | |
| 173. |
Open employment is also called: |
| A. | Structural employment |
| B. | Voluntary employment |
| C. | Disguised employment |
| D. | Temporary employment |
| Answer» A. Structural employment | |
| 174. |
Job opportunities depend very much on: |
| A. | Technological growth |
| B. | Industrial growth |
| C. | Social growth |
| D. | Economic growth |
| Answer» D. Economic growth | |
| 175. |
In which year the Government of India adopted the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act? |
| A. | 2005 |
| B. | 2004 |
| C. | 2007 |
| D. | 2010 |
| Answer» A. 2005 | |
| 176. |
Development of Industries includes: |
| A. | Large- scale industries |
| B. | Small- scale industries |
| C. | Village and cottage industries |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 177. |
“The antagonism practiced by the members of one community against the people of other community and religion can be termed as Communalism”. Who said this? |
| A. | Ram Ahuja |
| B. | Bipin Chandra |
| C. | Robert Nelson |
| D. | Howard Wolpe |
| Answer» A. Ram Ahuja | |
| 178. |
The riots that take place due to clashes of communal interests of two or more communities are regarded as: |
| A. | Communal riots |
| B. | Violence |
| C. | Communalism |
| D. | Polarization |
| Answer» A. Communal riots | |
| 179. |
The main causes for the growth of communalism in India are: |
| A. | Communal political parties |
| B. | Media, literature etc |
| C. | Divide and rule policy |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 180. |
Communalism riots pose a permanent threat to the: |
| A. | Social harmony |
| B. | Religious harmony |
| C. | Economic harmony |
| D. | Psychological harmony |
| Answer» B. Religious harmony | |
| 181. |
The remedial measures for communalism is: |
| A. | Use of new strategies and plans |
| B. | Supervision of media |
| C. | Suppressing the extremists |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 182. |
Communal riots often reach new heights due to the support given by the: |
| A. | Local leaders |
| B. | Church leaders |
| C. | Political leaders |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Political leaders | |
| 183. |
Communalism in India is the result of the emergence of modern politics which has its roots in the partition of Bengal in the year: |
| A. | 1905 |
| B. | 1920 |
| C. | 1900 |
| D. | 1915 |
| Answer» A. 1905 | |
| 184. |
Who introduced communal electorate for the Muslims? |
| A. | Akbar |
| B. | Lord Minto |
| C. | Aurangzeb |
| D. | British |
| Answer» B. Lord Minto | |
| 185. |
It is observed that most of the communal riots take place on the occasions of: |
| A. | Social festivals |
| B. | Economic festivals |
| C. | Religious festivals |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Religious festivals | |
| 186. |
“If I had a power and I could stop legislate, I should certainly stop all proselytizing. It is the cause of much avoidable conflict between classed and unnecessary heart- burning among missionaries”. Who said this? |
| A. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | Dr. B.R.Ambedkar |
| C. | Narendra Modi |
| D. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Answer» D. Mahatma Gandhi | |
| 187. |
Corruption can be understood as the ‘misuse of authority as a result of consideration of personal gain which need not be monetary? Who said this: |
| A. | D.H.Bailey |
| B. | Andriski |
| C. | Bhargana |
| D. | Malhotra |
| Answer» A. D.H.Bailey | |
| 188. |
Corruption refers to: |
| A. | Act of bribery |
| B. | Abuse of political power |
| C. | A departure from what is pure and correct |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 189. |
Corruption today refers to an irregular, illegal and immoral practice associated with our: |
| A. | Social life |
| B. | Economic Life |
| C. | Public life |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Public life | |
| 190. |
According to Malhotra, corrupting behavior may be dubbed as: |
| A. | Receiving reward on the part of public servant |
| B. | Mis- appropriation of public property |
| C. | Abuse or misuse of official position |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 191. |
The causes responsible for corruption according to C.B.Mamoria is: |
| A. | Economic insecurity |
| B. | High rate of income tax |
| C. | The presence of black money |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 192. |
It is said that modernization breeds corruption in: |
| A. | Medieval society |
| B. | Ancient society |
| C. | Industrial society |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Industrial society | |
| 193. |
The Central Government appointed a committee in 1962 on ‘Prevention of Corruption’ under the chairmanship of: |
| A. | C.B.Mamoria |
| B. | K.Santhanam |
| C. | Huntington |
| D. | Malhotra |
| Answer» B. K.Santhanam | |
| 194. |
The Department set up by the Government as anti- corruption measures is |
| A. | Administrative Vigilance Department |
| B. | Central Bureau of Investigation |
| C. | Domestic Vigilance units |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 195. |
The Vehra committee was set up in the year : |
| A. | 1990 |
| B. | 1993 |
| C. | 2000 |
| D. | 2005 |
| Answer» B. 1993 | |
| 196. |
The Lokpal and Lokayutas Act, was passed in the year: |
| A. | 2013 |
| B. | 2000 |
| C. | 2015 |
| D. | 2014 |
| Answer» A. 2013 | |
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